The Senior Deputy Speaker

Bullying and Harassment in the House of Lords Independent Inquiry

lord foulkes of cumnock: To ask the Senior Deputy Speaker how much has been paid to date to Naomi Ellenbogen QC in connection with the Independent Inquiry into Bullying and Harassment in the House of Lords.

lord mcfall of alcluith: An error has been identified in the written answer given on 23 July 2019.The correct answer should have been:

As at 15 July, the Inquiry costs incurred so far were £137,045.86£143,261.49, including £122,873.50 for the work of Naomi Ellenbogen QC. Some invoices remain outstanding and so the overall cost of the Inquiry will be higher.

lord mcfall of alcluith: As at 15 July, the Inquiry costs incurred so far were £137,045.86£143,261.49, including £122,873.50 for the work of Naomi Ellenbogen QC. Some invoices remain outstanding and so the overall cost of the Inquiry will be higher.